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Sanction vs Talaq - What's the difference?

sanction | talaq |

As nouns the difference between sanction and talaq

is that sanction is an approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid while talaq is an islamic divorce, sanctioned by the qur'an.

As a verb sanction

is to ratify; to make valid.

sanction

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • An approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.
  • A penalty, or some coercive measure, intended to ensure compliance; especially one adopted by several nations, or by an international body.
  • A law, treaty, or contract, or a clause within a law, treaty, or contract, specifying the above.
  • Verb

    (en verb)
  • To ratify; to make valid.
  • To give official authorization or approval to; to countenance.
  • * 1946 , (Bertrand Russell), History of Western Philosophy , I.21:
  • Many of the most earnest Protestants were business men, to whom lending money at interest was essential. Consequently first Calvin, and then other Protestant divines, sanctioned interest.
  • To penalize (a State etc.) with sanctions.
  • talaq

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An Islamic divorce, sanctioned by the Qur'an.
  • Usage notes

    * Talaq'' normally refers to an Islamic divorce initiated by the husband. ''Khula is the term used when it is initiated by the wife. English words containing Q not followed by U